Insecurity: Edo gov to launch resident Identity Card 

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday said his administration has concluded on plans to launch resident identification cards across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State to tackle insecurity.

The governor disclosed this while addressing stakeholders at the security council meeting held in Auchi, Administrative Headquarters of Etsako West LGA of Edo.

Obaseki said, “We are launching the Edo State Resident Identification System. Every resident in Edo must have an identity card. The identity card will be linked to the Biometric Verification Number so that we know who is who.

“With this, if anything happens, we can follow up. We are not saying that we will not accept visitors. We are not saying that we are going to send people away, but if you must live with us, we must know you.

“We must have the addresses of all the markets in our local government areas. The idea of markets just erupting in people’s houses and without them being registered must stop. All such markets must be closed. The laws specified how markets can be set up.

He continued, “If there is a fire incident tomorrow, we can’t even get there. People will be shouting that we have lost our goods, and because we didn’t register that place as a market, we are unable to provide the facilities like water and all the things you need for people to trade there.”

“These markets never seem to close. Are markets not supposed to close? Don’t they have a closing and opening time? But these markets never close. People live there. Investigations carried out by security personnel show that all sorts of things happen there when these markets are supposed to have closed.

With this they can tackle insecurity in the State.

Noting that “By Aug. 5, all these people, we must have their phone numbers and their photographs and we have agreed to provide them additional logistics and remuneration will be offered to members of the vigilante.”

Chinyere Treasure Mbadiwe
Chinyere Treasure Mbadiwehttp://wakadaily.com
Chinyere Treasure Mbadiwe is the Co-founder and CEO of Wakadaily News. With a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), she brings a wealth of leadership and strategic expertise to the platform. Chinyere is passionate about delivering high-quality, engaging news that informs and empowers audiences. Her vision for Wakadaily is to create a space where reliable, diverse, and impactful content connects people and fosters informed conversations.

Popular Related

Group urges sultan to intervene in ongoing fulani-hausa crisis

The Fulbe Global Development and Rights Initiative (FGDRI), a sociocultural group, has urged Alhaji Saad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, to step in and...

Bauchi to rehabilitate NYSC camp

Bauchi state Government has indicated plans to embark on a comprehensive redesigning and rehabilitation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp...

Workers’ Day: FG declares Wednesday public holiday

May 1, 2024, have been declared as a public holiday, by the Federal Government, in celebration of worker's Day. This announcement was made in a...

Only Lagos will benefit from Tinubu’s tax reform bills, says Zulumb

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has clarified his position on the controversial tax reform bills, saying he was not an enemy of President...

Muslims in Arewa are a disgrace to Islam’ – Activist Aisha Yusuf

Aisha Yusuf, a human rights activist, has voiced her disgust over a viral video showing some Muslims scavenging for leftover food. Aisha, via her X...

President Tinubu plans low-key 72nd birthday

The presidency announced on Sunday that President Tinubu 72nd birthday will be held on March 29,  2024 in a low-key celebration. The Presidency disclosed this...

Onakoya hailed by lagos senator over record breaking achievement

The 29-year-old chess master and coach Tunde Onakoya, who was born in Ikorodu, has received praise from Senator Adetokunbo Abiru of the Lagos East...

WASSCE begins April 30th

The West African Examinations Council of  Nigeria, has announced that the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates will begin on Tuesday,...

Kwara gov appoints Vice Chancellor for new university

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Governor of Kwara has appointed Prof. Medinat Folorunsho Salman, as the first Acting Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Kwara State University...

Catholic Priest suspended over Joining Governorship Race in Benue

The Catholic Church is against priest participating in Politics. The Catholic Diocese of Gboko in Benue State announced the suspension of the Priest, Reverend Father...